The Provincial Government, under the leadership of Governor V. Dennis M. Socrates, is conducting a three-day “Serbisyo Progreso Sambayan” (SPS) Medical Mission in the town of Rizal, Palawan which kicked off yesterday, August 15 and is expected to conclude tomorrow, August 17.
The aims to promote good health and address the medical needs of the residents.
The Serbisyo Progreso Sambayan Medical Mission, held at the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Training Center in Rizal town, provides initiative and a collaborative effort between the Provincial Government, Dr. Jose Rizal District Hospital (DJRDH), and several agencies and organizations working together to make the event a success.
Services being offered includes consultations with specialists in obstetrics, pediatrics, and internal medicine, in addition to the dispensation of cost-free medication and vitamins.
Moreover, complimentary circumcision, laboratory tests, radiology procedures, blood smear tests for malaria, as well as height and weight assessments, were carried out.
Included in the event was a reverential mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Ngo Van Ha, SVD, which was followed by a concise program preceding the administration of medical services. Governor Socrates was present in person to convey appreciation to those involved in the SPS Medical Mission and to underscore their dedication to enhancing the health sector within the province.
“I am delighted to be with you in the first step of the Serbisyo Progreso Sambayanan. Let us hope to help those in need and provide them with proper medical attention,” stated Governor Socrates.
At the event’s culmination, Mayor Norman S. Ong conveyed his sincere appreciation to the collaborators who played a pivotal role in the medical mission’s achievement. He further recognized the substantial aid the event brought to the populace of Rizal.
Additionally, it was ascertained that the Serbisyo Progreso Sambayan Medical Mission constitutes only a segment of a more extensive initiative orchestrated by the Provincial Government, destined for implementation across different municipalities in Palawan.
The Serbisyo Progreso Sambayan Medical Mission forms just one component of a wider initiative by the Provincial Government, set to be executed in diverse municipalities throughout Palawan.
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